Artwork
A Gallery of Museum Objects
A Gallery of Museum Objects is a drawing by Emily Sutton. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Gallery of Museum Objects is a drawing created for a children's book. It is one of several illustrations produced for the publication.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts various objects, presented in cartouches, as if seen by a character during a visit to a museum. The scene is set within the context of a narrative that unfolds in a real-world museum environment.
Context
The illustration was created for Clara Button and the Magical Hat Day, a book set in the Victoria and Albert Museum, published in 2011. The artist's work is influenced by 20th-century illustrators and folk art traditions.
Technique & Style
The artist, Emily Sutton, brings a distinctive style to the illustration, drawing on her background in illustration and inspirations from specific art traditions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Emily Sutton is an English illustrator. She is known for her illustrations in children's picture books inspired by vintage artwork and old objects.
